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ⓘ About Laura Lippman
Much like her most famous character, Tess Monaghan, Laura Lippman found early success as a reporter. Born in Atlanta, Georgia on January 31, 1959, Laura Lippman was raised in Baltimore, Maryland. In Baltimore, Lippman began her career as a reporter working for The Baltimore Sun and the San Antonio Light, a paper that has since closed. Lippman has become entrenched in the Baltimore arts scene. Her husband, David Simon, is the creator and Executive Producer of the acclaimed HBO series The Wire, which follows the reporters, police, and criminals of the city of Baltimore. Lippman guest starred in a cameo role working for the Baltimore Sun in an early episode on the series. Laura Lippman attended Baltimore schools through the ninth grade. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Tess Monaghan Books series, Laura Lippman has since expanded their repertoire to include numerous successful works across various genres. Their writing style, characterized by compelling narratives and memorable characters, has earned them a dedicated global readership with millions of fans worldwide.
📚 All Book Series by Laura Lippman
Baltimore Blues
Baltimore Blues is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Tess Monaghan Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Laura Lippman have come to expect.
Charm City
Charm City continues the Publication Order of Tess Monaghan Books story arc with Laura Lippman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Butchers Hill
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Tess Monaghan Books with Butchers Hill, another outstanding contribution from Laura Lippman.
In Big Trouble
In Big Trouble continues the Publication Order of Tess Monaghan Books story arc with Laura Lippman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Sugar House
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Tess Monaghan Books with The Sugar House, another outstanding contribution from Laura Lippman.
In a Strange City
In a Strange City is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Tess Monaghan Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Laura Lippman have come to expect.
The Last Place
The Last Place continues the Publication Order of Tess Monaghan Books story arc with Laura Lippman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
By a Spider's Thread
By a Spider's Thread continues the Publication Order of Tess Monaghan Books story arc with Laura Lippman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
No Good Deeds
No Good Deeds continues the Publication Order of Tess Monaghan Books story arc with Laura Lippman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Another Thing to Fall
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Tess Monaghan Books with Another Thing to Fall, another outstanding contribution from Laura Lippman.
The Girl in the Green Raincoat
The Girl in the Green Raincoat is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Tess Monaghan Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Laura Lippman have come to expect.
The Book Thing
The Book Thing continues the Publication Order of Tess Monaghan Books story arc with Laura Lippman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Hush Hush
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Tess Monaghan Books with Hush Hush, another outstanding contribution from Laura Lippman.
The Tess Chronicles
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Tess Monaghan Collections with The Tess Chronicles, another outstanding contribution from Laura Lippman.
Every Secret Thing
Every Secret Thing continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Laura Lippman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
To the Power of Three
To the Power of Three is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Laura Lippman have come to expect.
What the Dead Know / Little Sister
A gripping mystery unfolds in What the Dead Know / Little Sister as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series showcases Laura Lippman's mastery of suspense.
Life Sentences
Life Sentences continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Laura Lippman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
I'd Know You Anywhere / Don't Look Back
I'd Know You Anywhere / Don't Look Back is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Laura Lippman have come to expect.
The Most Dangerous Thing / The Innocents
The Most Dangerous Thing / The Innocents continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Laura Lippman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
And When She Was Good
And When She Was Good is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Laura Lippman have come to expect.
After I'm Gone
After I'm Gone is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Laura Lippman have come to expect.
Five Fires
Five Fires is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Laura Lippman have come to expect.
Wilde Lake
Wilde Lake is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Laura Lippman have come to expect.
Sunburn
Sunburn is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Laura Lippman have come to expect.
Lady in the Lake
Lady in the Lake is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Laura Lippman have come to expect.
Dream Girl
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Dream Girl, another outstanding contribution from Laura Lippman.
Prom Mom
Prom Mom is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Laura Lippman have come to expect.
Murder Takes a Vacation
A gripping mystery unfolds in Murder Takes a Vacation as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series showcases Laura Lippman's mastery of suspense.
Hardly Knew Her
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas with Hardly Knew Her, another outstanding contribution from Laura Lippman.
One True Love
One True Love explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series by Laura Lippman.
Black-Eyed Susan
Black-Eyed Susan continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Laura Lippman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Scratch a Woman
Scratch a Woman continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Laura Lippman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
A Good Fuck Spoiled
A Good Fuck Spoiled continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Laura Lippman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Crack Cocaine Diet
The Crack Cocaine Diet continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Laura Lippman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Easy as A-B-C
Easy as A-B-C continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Laura Lippman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
What He Needed
What He Needed continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Laura Lippman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Dear Penthouse Forum
Dear Penthouse Forum is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Laura Lippman have come to expect.
Honor Bar
Honor Bar is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Laura Lippman have come to expect.
The Shoeshine Man's Regrets
The Shoeshine Man's Regrets continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Laura Lippman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Femme Fatale
Femme Fatale is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Laura Lippman have come to expect.
Pony Girl
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas with Pony Girl, another outstanding contribution from Laura Lippman.
ARM and the Woman
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas with ARM and the Woman, another outstanding contribution from Laura Lippman.
Ropa Vieja
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas with Ropa Vieja, another outstanding contribution from Laura Lippman.
The Babysitter's Code
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas with The Babysitter's Code, another outstanding contribution from Laura Lippman.
Waco 1982
Waco 1982 continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Laura Lippman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Hardly Knew Her: Stories
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Story Collections with Hardly Knew Her: Stories, another outstanding contribution from Laura Lippman.
Hints of Heloise
Hints of Heloise is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Laura Lippman have come to expect.
Different for Girls
Different for Girls continues the Publication Order of Short Story Collections story arc with Laura Lippman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Nasty Girls
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Story Collections with Nasty Girls, another outstanding contribution from Laura Lippman.
The Weaker Sex
The Weaker Sex continues the Publication Order of Short Story Collections story arc with Laura Lippman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Seasonal Work
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Story Collections with Seasonal Work, another outstanding contribution from Laura Lippman.
My Life as a Villainess
My Life as a Villainess is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Laura Lippman have come to expect.
The Summer of Fall
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with The Summer of Fall, another outstanding contribution from Laura Lippman.
The Cocaine Chronicles
The Cocaine Chronicles is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Akashic Drug Chronicles Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Laura Lippman have come to expect.
San Francisco Noir
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books with San Francisco Noir, another outstanding contribution from Laura Lippman.
Seattle Noir
Seattle Noir continues the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books story arc with Laura Lippman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Bronx Noir
Bronx Noir is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Laura Lippman have come to expect.
Brooklyn Noir
Brooklyn Noir continues the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books story arc with Laura Lippman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Hasidic Noir
Hasidic Noir is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Laura Lippman have come to expect.
Brooklyn Noir 2
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books with Brooklyn Noir 2, another outstanding contribution from Laura Lippman.
Chicago Noir
Chicago Noir is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Laura Lippman have come to expect.
Dublin Noir
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books with Dublin Noir, another outstanding contribution from Laura Lippman.
Manhattan Noir
Manhattan Noir continues the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books story arc with Laura Lippman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Miami Noir
Miami Noir continues the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books story arc with Laura Lippman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
D.C. Noir
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books with D.C. Noir, another outstanding contribution from Laura Lippman.
Baltimore Noir
Baltimore Noir continues the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books story arc with Laura Lippman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Twin Cities Noir
Twin Cities Noir continues the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books story arc with Laura Lippman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
London Noir
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books with London Noir, another outstanding contribution from Laura Lippman.
New Orleans Noir
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books with New Orleans Noir, another outstanding contribution from Laura Lippman.
Los Angeles Noir
Los Angeles Noir continues the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books story arc with Laura Lippman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Wall Street Noir
Wall Street Noir continues the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books story arc with Laura Lippman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Havana Noir
Havana Noir continues the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books story arc with Laura Lippman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Detroit Noir
Detroit Noir continues the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books story arc with Laura Lippman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Queens Noir
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books with Queens Noir, another outstanding contribution from Laura Lippman.
Brooklyn Noir 3: Nothing But the Truth
Brooklyn Noir 3: Nothing But the Truth continues the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books story arc with Laura Lippman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Toronto Noir
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books with Toronto Noir, another outstanding contribution from Laura Lippman.
Las Vegas Noir
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books with Las Vegas Noir, another outstanding contribution from Laura Lippman.
Trinidad Noir
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books with Trinidad Noir, another outstanding contribution from Laura Lippman.
D.C. Noir 2
D.C. Noir 2 continues the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books story arc with Laura Lippman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Manhattan Noir 2
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books with Manhattan Noir 2, another outstanding contribution from Laura Lippman.
Paris Noir
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books with Paris Noir, another outstanding contribution from Laura Lippman.
Istanbul Noir
Istanbul Noir is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Laura Lippman have come to expect.
Boston Noir
Boston Noir is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Laura Lippman have come to expect.
Rome Noir
Rome Noir is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Laura Lippman have come to expect.
San Francisco Noir 2
San Francisco Noir 2 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Laura Lippman have come to expect.
Portland Noir
Portland Noir is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Laura Lippman have come to expect.
Delhi Noir
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books with Delhi Noir, another outstanding contribution from Laura Lippman.
Phoenix Noir
Phoenix Noir is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Laura Lippman have come to expect.
Los Angeles Noir 2
Los Angeles Noir 2 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Laura Lippman have come to expect.
Mexico City Noir
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books with Mexico City Noir, another outstanding contribution from Laura Lippman.
Richmond Noir
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books with Richmond Noir, another outstanding contribution from Laura Lippman.
Orange County Noir
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books with Orange County Noir, another outstanding contribution from Laura Lippman.
Indian Country Noir
Indian Country Noir is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Laura Lippman have come to expect.
Moscow Noir
Moscow Noir is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Laura Lippman have come to expect.
Lone Star Noir
Lone Star Noir is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Laura Lippman have come to expect.
Philadelphia Noir
Philadelphia Noir is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Laura Lippman have come to expect.
Haiti Noir
Haiti Noir continues the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books story arc with Laura Lippman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Copenhagen Noir
Copenhagen Noir continues the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books story arc with Laura Lippman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Pittsburgh Noir
Pittsburgh Noir is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Laura Lippman have come to expect.
San Diego Noir
San Diego Noir continues the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books story arc with Laura Lippman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Barcelona Noir
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books with Barcelona Noir, another outstanding contribution from Laura Lippman.
Cape Cod Noir
Cape Cod Noir continues the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books story arc with Laura Lippman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
New Jersey Noir
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books with New Jersey Noir, another outstanding contribution from Laura Lippman.
Staten Island Noir
Staten Island Noir is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Laura Lippman have come to expect.
Mumbai Noir
Mumbai Noir is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Laura Lippman have come to expect.
Long Island Noir
Long Island Noir is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Laura Lippman have come to expect.
Venice Noir
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books with Venice Noir, another outstanding contribution from Laura Lippman.
Kingston Noir
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books with Kingston Noir, another outstanding contribution from Laura Lippman.
St. Petersburg Noir
St. Petersburg Noir is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Laura Lippman have come to expect.
Kansas City Noir
Kansas City Noir continues the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books story arc with Laura Lippman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Boston Noir 2
Boston Noir 2 continues the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books story arc with Laura Lippman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
USA Noir
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books with USA Noir, another outstanding contribution from Laura Lippman.
Manila Noir
Manila Noir continues the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books story arc with Laura Lippman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Buffalo Noir
Buffalo Noir continues the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books story arc with Laura Lippman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Dallas Noir
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books with Dallas Noir, another outstanding contribution from Laura Lippman.
Haiti Noir 2
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books with Haiti Noir 2, another outstanding contribution from Laura Lippman.
Singapore Noir
Singapore Noir is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Laura Lippman have come to expect.
Prison Noir
Prison Noir is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Laura Lippman have come to expect.
Tel Aviv Noir
Tel Aviv Noir is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Laura Lippman have come to expect.
Tehran Noir
Tehran Noir is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Laura Lippman have come to expect.
Belfast Noir
Belfast Noir is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Laura Lippman have come to expect.
Helsinki Noir
Helsinki Noir continues the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books story arc with Laura Lippman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Rio Noir
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books with Rio Noir, another outstanding contribution from Laura Lippman.
Providence Noir
Providence Noir is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Laura Lippman have come to expect.
Chicago Noir: The Classics
Chicago Noir: The Classics continues the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books story arc with Laura Lippman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Memphis Noir
Memphis Noir is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Laura Lippman have come to expect.
Zagreb Noir
Zagreb Noir is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Laura Lippman have come to expect.
Marseille Noir
Marseille Noir is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Laura Lippman have come to expect.
Beirut Noir
Beirut Noir continues the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books story arc with Laura Lippman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
New Orleans Noir: The Classics
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books with New Orleans Noir: The Classics, another outstanding contribution from Laura Lippman.
Stockholm Noir
Stockholm Noir is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Laura Lippman have come to expect.
Brussels Noir
Brussels Noir is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Laura Lippman have come to expect.
Mississippi Noir
Mississippi Noir is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Laura Lippman have come to expect.
St. Louis Noir
St. Louis Noir is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Laura Lippman have come to expect.
Prague Noir
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books with Prague Noir, another outstanding contribution from Laura Lippman.
San Juan Noir
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books with San Juan Noir, another outstanding contribution from Laura Lippman.
Oakland Noir
Oakland Noir continues the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books story arc with Laura Lippman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Trinidad Noir: The Classics
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books with Trinidad Noir: The Classics, another outstanding contribution from Laura Lippman.
Atlanta Noir
Atlanta Noir continues the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books story arc with Laura Lippman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
New Haven Noir
New Haven Noir is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Laura Lippman have come to expect.
Montana Noir
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books with Montana Noir, another outstanding contribution from Laura Lippman.
Buenos Aires Noir
Buenos Aires Noir continues the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books story arc with Laura Lippman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Montreal Noir
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books with Montreal Noir, another outstanding contribution from Laura Lippman.
Berlin Noir
Berlin Noir is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Laura Lippman have come to expect.
São Paulo Noir
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books with São Paulo Noir, another outstanding contribution from Laura Lippman.
Santa Cruz Noir
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books with Santa Cruz Noir, another outstanding contribution from Laura Lippman.
Lagos Noir
Lagos Noir continues the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books story arc with Laura Lippman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Marrakech Noir
Marrakech Noir is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Laura Lippman have come to expect.
Baghdad Noir
Baghdad Noir is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Laura Lippman have come to expect.
Vancouver Noir
Vancouver Noir is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Laura Lippman have come to expect.
Sydney Noir
Sydney Noir is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Laura Lippman have come to expect.
Hong Kong Noir
Hong Kong Noir is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Laura Lippman have come to expect.
Amsterdam Noir
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books with Amsterdam Noir, another outstanding contribution from Laura Lippman.
Milwaukee Noir
Milwaukee Noir is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Laura Lippman have come to expect.
Houston Noir
Houston Noir continues the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books story arc with Laura Lippman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Nairobi Noir
Nairobi Noir is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Laura Lippman have come to expect.
Columbus Noir
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books with Columbus Noir, another outstanding contribution from Laura Lippman.
Santa Fe Noir
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books with Santa Fe Noir, another outstanding contribution from Laura Lippman.
Alabama Noir
Alabama Noir is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Laura Lippman have come to expect.
Berkeley Noir
Berkeley Noir continues the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books story arc with Laura Lippman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Addis Ababa Noir
Addis Ababa Noir continues the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books story arc with Laura Lippman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Tampa Bay Noir
Tampa Bay Noir is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Laura Lippman have come to expect.
Miami Noir: The Classics
Miami Noir: The Classics is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Laura Lippman have come to expect.
Accra Noir
Accra Noir continues the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books story arc with Laura Lippman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Belgrade Noir
Belgrade Noir is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Laura Lippman have come to expect.
Palm Springs Noir
Palm Springs Noir is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Laura Lippman have come to expect.
Paris Noir: The Suburbs
Paris Noir: The Suburbs is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Laura Lippman have come to expect.
Denver Noir
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books with Denver Noir, another outstanding contribution from Laura Lippman.
South Central Noir
South Central Noir continues the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books story arc with Laura Lippman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Cleveland Noir
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books with Cleveland Noir, another outstanding contribution from Laura Lippman.
East Jerusalem Noir
East Jerusalem Noir is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Laura Lippman have come to expect.
West Jerusalem Noir
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books with West Jerusalem Noir, another outstanding contribution from Laura Lippman.
Honolulu Noir
Honolulu Noir is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Laura Lippman have come to expect.
Sacramento Noir
Sacramento Noir is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Laura Lippman have come to expect.
Hamburg Noir
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Akashic Noir Books with Hamburg Noir, another outstanding contribution from Laura Lippman.
Tess Monaghan
Tess Monaghan continues the Publication Order of Mysterious Profiles Books story arc with Laura Lippman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Book Thing
The Book Thing continues the Publication Order of Bibliomysteries Books story arc with Laura Lippman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Book Thing
The Book Thing continues the Chronological Order of Bibliomysteries Books story arc with Laura Lippman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Slow Burner
Slow Burner continues the Publication Order of Hush Collection Books story arc with Laura Lippman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Tart Noir
Tart Noir continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Laura Lippman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
In the Shadow of the Master
In the Shadow of the Master continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Laura Lippman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Adventure of the Missing Detective and 19 of the Year's Finest Crime and Mystery Stories
The investigation intensifies in The Adventure of the Missing Detective and 19 of the Year's Finest Crime and Mystery Stories, as this installment of the Publication Order of Anthologies series takes readers deeper into the criminal underworld of Laura Lippman's creation.
The Cocaine Chronicles
The Cocaine Chronicles is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Laura Lippman have come to expect.
Dangerous Women
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Dangerous Women, another outstanding contribution from Laura Lippman.
Damn Near Dead
A gripping mystery unfolds in Damn Near Dead as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Anthologies series showcases Laura Lippman's mastery of suspense.
Death Do Us Part
A gripping mystery unfolds in Death Do Us Part as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Anthologies series showcases Laura Lippman's mastery of suspense.
The Best American Mystery Stories 2007
The Best American Mystery Stories 2007 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Laura Lippman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Killer Year: Stories to Die For...
A gripping mystery unfolds in Killer Year: Stories to Die For... as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Anthologies series showcases Laura Lippman's mastery of suspense.
Pulp Fiction - The Dames
Pulp Fiction - The Dames continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Laura Lippman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Shelf Discovery: The Teen Classics We Never Stopped Reading
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Shelf Discovery: The Teen Classics We Never Stopped Reading, another outstanding contribution from Laura Lippman.
Twilight Zone: 19 Original Stories on the 50th Anniversary
Twilight Zone: 19 Original Stories on the 50th Anniversary continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Laura Lippman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
By Hook or By Crook and 27 More of the Best Crime and Mystery Stories of the Year
The investigation intensifies in By Hook or By Crook and 27 More of the Best Crime and Mystery Stories of the Year, as this installment of the Publication Order of Anthologies series takes readers deeper into the criminal underworld of Laura Lippman's creation.
Women of the Mean Streets
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Women of the Mean Streets, another outstanding contribution from Laura Lippman.
A Study in Sherlock
A Study in Sherlock continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Laura Lippman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Mystery Writers of America Presents The Mystery Box
Mystery Writers of America Presents The Mystery Box is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Laura Lippman have come to expect.
The Best American Mystery Stories 2014
The Best American Mystery Stories 2014 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Laura Lippman have come to expect.
Mystery Writers of America Presents Ice Cold
Mystery Writers of America Presents Ice Cold continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Laura Lippman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Pretty Bitches
Pretty Bitches continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Laura Lippman's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Laura Lippman?
Laura Lippman is a bestselling author known for 13 book series containing over 199 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Tess Monaghan Books, Publication Order of Tess Monaghan Collections, Publication Order of Standalone Novels. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
What is the best Laura Lippman series to start with?
For readers new to Laura Lippman's work, the Publication Order of Tess Monaghan Books series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 13 books. Begin with Baltimore Blues to start from the very beginning.
How many books has Laura Lippman written?
Laura Lippman has written over 199 books across 13 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.
Should I read Laura Lippman books in order?
Yes, reading Laura Lippman's series in publication order is strongly recommended. Most series feature evolving character arcs, ongoing story threads, and references to earlier events that are most rewarding when experienced in sequence. Our complete reading order guides are listed above.
What genre does Laura Lippman write in?
Laura Lippman writes primarily in fiction. With 13 series across 199 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.
Are Laura Lippman's books standalone or must they be read as a series?
Most of Laura Lippman's books are part of ongoing series and deliver the most satisfying experience when read in order. However, several standalone novels and short story collections provide excellent entry points without requiring prior knowledge of other series.
What is Laura Lippman's most popular book?
Based on reader reviews and sales data, Laura Lippman's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Tess Monaghan Books series. The first book, Baltimore Blues, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.